1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · B11 TWT
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 88,673 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B11 TWT Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2023
- 88,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (54 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B11 TWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (B11 TWT) between September 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (54 issues), Suspension (33 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 109 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
B11 TWT Mileage History
- 19/09/200652,153 mi
- 11/09/200757,533 mi+5,380 mi
- 12/09/200757,538 mi+5 mi
- 10/09/200862,123 mi+4,585 mi
- 07/09/200964,394 mi+2,271 mi
- 08/09/200964,394 mi
- 26/08/201065,769 mi+1,375 mi
- 31/08/201166,552 mi+783 mi
- 13/08/201268,095 mi+1,543 mi
- 13/08/201370,104 mi+2,009 mi
- 14/08/201370,104 mi
- 23/01/201470,568 mi+464 mi
- 23/01/201470,568 mi
- 03/01/201573,332 mi+2,764 mi
- 07/01/201573,387 mi+55 mi
- 18/02/201679,316 mi+5,929 mi
- 19/02/201679,316 mi
- 14/02/201783,500 mi+4,184 mi
- 21/02/201783,634 mi+134 mi
- 12/02/201884,208 mi+574 mi
- 28/02/201884,212 mi+4 mi
- 19/03/201985,281 mi+1,069 mi
- 21/03/201985,281 mi
- 29/01/202187,657 mi+2,376 mi
- 05/02/202187,657 mi
- 01/07/202288,330 mi+673 mi
- 07/07/202288,333 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/202388,671 mi+338 mi
- 08/06/202388,673 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,185 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Void Bush Degradation & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The front lower wishbone rear voided rubber bushes split and tear under heavy braking and cornering, while ball joints develop play, leading to knock noises over speed cushions and uneven front tyre wear.
- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
The individual push-fit ignition coil packs located atop each spark plug suffer thermal fatigue from turbocharger heat, breaking down internally and creating sudden engine misfires under load.
- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
Decaying autumn leaves block the rubber scuttle drain bungs beneath the windscreen wiper motor. Rainwater backs up and spills through the pollen filter housing or wiring grommets directly onto the Central Convenience Module under the carpet.
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